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Harbours & ports · South West England

Hartland Quay

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Hartland Quay — Quay in Devon, England.

Hartland Quay, harbours & ports in Devon

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Hartland Quay is a harbour in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Quay in Devon, England". Coordinates: 50.9949°, -4.5345°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Marsland to Clovelly Coast SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Hartland Quay is located on the Atlantic coast of Devon, England, south of Hartland Point and north of Bude, Cornwall. It experiences some of the roughest seas in winter and is a former harbour.

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Background

History

The harbour dated back to the time of Henry VIII until a storm led to the complete destruction of the pier head and later the whole pier wall in 1887. Parts of the old formation stones can be seen at low tide, as well as evidence of a counter pier. The only evidence visible at all times is the lyme kiln. The old Customs House has been a hotel since 1886 and its former stables are now 'The Wrecker's Retreat' bar. The former corn and hay lofts are now hotel bedrooms. In 'The Wrecker's Retreat' are displayed memorabilia charting the history of Hartland Quay as well as displays of shipwrecks on the coast over the centuries. Also shown are the various films and television shows that have been…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
50.9949, -4.5345
County
Devon
District
Torridge
Parish
Hartland
Postcode
EX39 6DB
Parliamentary constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Hartland Quay

Places to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hartland Quay?
Hartland Quay is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 6DB), in the parish of Hartland.
What is Hartland Quay?
Hartland Quay — Quay in Devon, England.
How do I get to Hartland Quay?
Drivers can use postcode EX39 6DB.
Is Hartland Quay a protected site?
Yes — Hartland Quay is part of the Marsland to Clovelly Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Hartland Quay?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 6DB. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.